Minneapolis, and the surrounding metro area, has a strong and growing economy offering a variety of employment opportunities, whether you’re looking for an internship while you’re in school, a part-time job to earn a little extra money, or a fulfilling career in a field you love.

Minneapolis is one of the best cities in America for people who want to live in an urban setting and love the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking to have a picnic or play some pickup soccer in a park, explore the city on your bike, or go for a swim in one of our many lakes, Minneapolis is a great place to get your nature fix.

Whether you love sports or theatre, food or music, Minneapolis has it all. With teams in all the major sports—basketball, baseball, football, and hockey, plus a soccer team on the way—you’ll have plenty of chances to see the action live. There’s a vibrant theatre and music scene, with iconic venues like the Guthrie, Ordway Theater, and First Avenue. And if you’re a foodie, our restaurants are some of the best in the nation with a wide variety of ethnicities represented.

Plus, our excellent public transit system makes it easy to get around, so adventure is never too far away.

5th most “creatively vital” city in the country – Creative Vitality Index

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What makes a good city for college students and grads? The answer is simple: opportunity. College students and graduates need opportunities for good jobs, for cultural experiences, for activity, for good food and entertainment.

Not many cities can boast quality in all of those areas. But Minneapolis, MN has all of that (and more) to offer its residents.

Minneapolis is hub to many amazing third wave coffee shops, most of which are a short drive from the North Central University campus. We are pretty sure that in terms of cities with the “it” factor, Minneapolis is a Seattle rival, and we have the coffee scene to prove it.